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Tyra Ferrell

Early Life and Passion for Acting

Tyra Ferrell was born on January 28, 1962, in Houston, Texas. From a young age, she harbored a strong passion for acting. Determined to pursue her dream, Ferrell moved to New York City after graduating from high school to begin her professional acting career.

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Stage Debut and Early Screen Roles

Ferrell made her initial mark in 1981 with her appearance in the televised musical special Lena Horne: The Lady and Her Music. Shortly afterward, she joined the Broadway production of Ain't Misbehavin'. Though her early roles were modest, they marked the beginning of her journey in the entertainment industry. Later that same year, she made her screen debut in the comedy film So Fine (1981).

Through the 1980s, Ferrell landed supporting roles in a variety of films and television shows. She appeared as Nan in the 1987 film Lady Beware and had a brief role in Nuts. In 1988, she gained wider attention with performances in two notable films: as Flygirl in Tapeheads and Tasha in Spike Lee’s School Daze. The following year, she portrayed Isola in The Mighty Quinn, and in 1990, she took on the role of Nurse Blaine in The Exorcist III.

Her television work during this period included recurring roles and guest appearances in series such as The Bronx Zoo (1987–1988), Thirtysomething (1989–1990), Full House (1990), and The Trials of Rosie O'Neill (1990).


Quick Facts
Birth Date: 28 Jan, 1962
Age: 58 yrs
Occupations: Actor
Television actor
Film actor
Citizenship: United States of America
Birth Place: Houston
Gender: Female
Description: American actress
Net Worth 2021: 1 million
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Last Modified: Mar 25 2025
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